Amrita School of Agricultural Sciences’ National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit 6 successfully conducted its Special Camp in Myleripalayam village from July 15 to 17, 2025, under the guidance of Dean Dr. Sudheesh Manalil.
The camp began with an inauguration by Mr. A. Robert, Headmaster of Government High School, Myleripalayam. On Day 1, volunteers cleared weeds and collected plastic waste across the school premises. Day 2 featured a yoga session for students, followed by two awareness rallies—“Amalabharatham” on the hazards of single-use plastics and another on road-safety rules—culminating in a collective pledge to adopt sustainable practices.
The final day included guided meditation and a seminar on using mindfulness for academic planning, plus workshops on nutrition, healthy eating and personal hygiene. Volunteers also held fun activities such as lemon-in-spoon races, musical chairs, running races, drawing contests, science quizzes, and Tamil speech competitions, and then prizes were awarded at the valedictory ceremony.
“This camp not only served the community but also instilled in our volunteers and students a spirit of soulful service,” said Dr. K. Murugasridevi, NSS Programme Officer, who coordinated the event.
